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Prof. Forbes made a communication on the connection of the 
Pyrenian hot springs with the geology of the district, in which he 
gave an outline of the physical structure of the Pyrenees. 
The Rev. Mr. Clarke stated the existence of two hot springs at 
Longfleet, near Poole, maintaining their temperature of fifty four 
degrees in all seasons of the year. 
A communication by Prof. Traill of Edinburgh was read, giving 
an account of various localities of fossil fishes in Pomona, Orkney. 
A map and specimens were exhibited, and observations made by 
Dr. Buckland, Mr. Greenough, and others. A drawing of a re- 
markable fossil fish from Clashbinnie, Forfarshire, was laid before 
the section by John Robinson, Esq. of Edinburgh. 
Section E.—Anatomy anp MEDICINE. 
The first paper read was entitled “ Observations on the Patholo- 
gical Condition of the Bones in Chronic Rheumatism ;” and “On 
the Condition of the new Circulating Channels in a case of Double 
Popliteal Aneurism. By Mr. Adams.” 
The third paper read was a report on “ Fracture of the Neck of 
the Thigh Bone. By Dr. Evanson.” 
Mr. Hetling read a paper “On a new Instrument for the ae 
of the Ligatures of Arteries” at pleasure. 
The last paper read was on the — of the Digeitivn Or 
gans, by Mr. R. T. Thompson. 
Mr. Gordon, dentist, of Park Street, exhibited (although in an 
unfinished state,) some beautiful models, in ivory, representing the 
head, neck, heart, and lungs of the human body. 
At the meeting of the General Committee, held on Saturday, 
August 27, it was determined that the Meeting of the Association 
for 1837 should be held at Liverpool, in the month of September. 
The following are the Officers appointed: The Earl of Burlington, 
President; Dr. Dalton, Sir Philip Egerton, Rev. E. G. Stanley, 
Vice Presidents; Dr. Charles Henry, Mr. Parker, Secretaries, 
